Barton Lane
Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: At £154,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £154,000, but environment (31) is below average.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (31) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (31/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £154,000, but environment (31) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Barton Lane is located in Broxtowe, near Beeston, Nottinghamshire. Crime levels are below the local average (59 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Starbucks (cafe, 43m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Barton Lane) is 237m away. The median property price is £154,000, though prices have fallen 29% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barton Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 103m · 1 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Willows Peninsula 525m · 7 min walk
- Chetwynd Road Recreation Ground 923m · 12 min walk
- Attenborough Nature Reserve 1093m · 14 min walk
- Glebe Field SSSI 1205m · 15 min walk
- Chilwell Meadow NR 1592m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Chetwynd Spencer Academy 1002m · 12 min walk
- Chilwell School 1228m · 15 min walk
- Bispham Spencer Academy 1762m · 22 min walk
- Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School 1919m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Brailsford Way — Broxtowe51
- Paisley Grove — Broxtowe53
- Carnforth Close — Broxtowe57
- Darkey Lane — Broxtowe58
- Arthur Mee Road — Broxtowe58
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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